Senators in the Meshrano Jirga (Upper House of Parliament) debated the issue of holding a traditional Loya Jirga, but while some were in favor of this others opposed such a move – the debate became heated, ending in a physical brawl. According to senators, the discussion started peacefully, but then became quite heated when senator Mohammad Hanif Hanifi was speaking. Kandahar senator Rahmatullah Achakzai rushed at Hanifi and started lashing out at him physically. Other members present were however quick to respond and dragged Achakzai off Hanifi.(20171029)